3 c. thinly sliced apples
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
1 c. ricotta cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
Pastry to line deep 9" pie pan

Line the pie pan with pastry, trim and flute the edge. Turn the sliced apples in, sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar mixed with cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat eggs slightly, combine with ricotta, 1/2 cup sugar and the cream, salt and lemon peel. Mix and pour over the apples, covering evenly. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to moderate 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer. Let cool. Makes 5-6 servings.